French Mythological Nude Camille F.Bellanger Start Price USD 500,000.00 Current Price USD 500,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, May 08, 2008 End Time Sunday, May 18, 2008 Location Woodland Hills, California See more about 'French Mythological Nude Camille F.Bellanger' Description Untitled Document French Mythological Nude Camille F.Bellanger   Magnificent antique oil on canvas painting signed and dated Camille Bellanger 1877. Camille Felix Bellanger was one of the most talented and well schooled French artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Paris in 1853 and passed in 1923. Very few of his paintings have crossed the auction block. Most of his paintings are in museum collections. He was educated at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, The School of Beautiful Arts in Paris. He studied with the finest masters of the time. At the young age of 21 he won second prize at the Rome exposition. He went on to win many medals and prizes for his paintings. He became an art professor and went on to share his knowledge of painting to deserving artists. He became a knight of the Legion of Honor in 1911. This was the most important achievement any artist could attain. He was known for his exceptional paintings of historical subjects and nature. The painting we are offering is one his best works. It depicts a mythological wood nymph holding a tambourine. To her left is a Satyr term that appears to be glaring at her. This is a big beautiful mythological nude oil on canvas. It measures 56 inches high by 38 inches wide. The framed size is 65 inches high by 45 inches wide. The painting is in superb condition having been professionally relined, cleaned and preserved by the finest painting conservator in the U.S. All one needs is a wall to hang this masterpiece on and the ability to recognize and appreciate one of the worlds finest paintings. The painting is signed and dated in the lower left Camille Bellanger 1877. A painting by him sold at Sotheby's in 1989 . It was a later work 57 by 43 and dated 1893. It depicted Daphnis and Chloe a rather sad mythological subject of a shepard boy blinded by the nymph that loved him. That painting sold for $137,500. This one has the potential of being his first million dollar painting. This will be the most beautiful and cherished possession of the art connoisseur or collector who becomes its new owner. Money comes and goes in life. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the finest known French 19th century paintings.     No Reserve, Good Luck Bidding To Learn More about us, click here     (Item #55467)     To Contact Seller, E-Mail: AntiqueExpert@BeverlyHillsAntiques.com     Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version   Additional Information for Bidders: --> All items offered are guaranteed genuine and accurately described. Please E-mail us or call with any questions. Cashiers checks, money orders, personal checks are acceptable forms of payment. Personal checks may take seven to ten days to clear prior to shipping. PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards are accepted. International Bidders are requested to pay by bank wire or in some cases PayPal is acceptable. We offer a free lay-away plan. 25% deposit balance due within 90 days no interest or carrying charges. Items will be shipped on completion of payment. The successful high bidder will be notified of payment details by e-mail, typically within 24 hrs. after auction closing. Winning bidders are requested to respond within three days of e-mail notification with required information. Payment should be received within ten working days from the close of auction. Items will be shipped within three business days of certified funds. Shipping, expert packing, and handling charges are not included in the price. International bidders please e-mail for shipping quotation. International buyers please e-mail for shipping quotation. --> We inquire on every winning bidder their user information to calculate shipping costs. California residents add 8.25% sales tax. For any questions, or for more information on a specific item, E-Mail: AntiqueExpert@BeverlyHillsAntiques.com Telephone 818-888-9200. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!